Barcode reader with a music player

Abstract

A portable device is provided which integrally comprises a barcode reader and a multimedia player. The multimedia player may comprise a music player, a video player, a radio receiver, a TV receiver, etc. The device preferably comprises a permanent storage such as a USB Mass Storage, and a USB connector for data transmission between the USB Mass Storage and an external unit such as a personal computer. A cap of resilient material firmly engages with the USB connector to protect the USB connector as well as to attach the device to an external item.

1 . A portable device, comprising a barcode reader and a music player.  
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a permanent storage.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein said permanent storage is adapted to store data obtained from reading barcodes by said barcode reader.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein said permanent storage is adapted to store digital music files playable by said music player.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein said music player comprises a radio receiver.  
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein said permanent storage comprises a USB Mass Storage.  
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein said USB Mass Storage comprises a flash memory.  
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 6 , further comprising a USB connector secured to a body of said device for data transmission between said USB Mass Storage and an external unit.  
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 8 , further comprising a cap forming a housing adapted to accommodate and hold said USB connector therein.  
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein said cap is made of a resilient material.  
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein said cap is made of a rubber.  
   
   
       12 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein said cap is made of a plastic.  
   
   
       13 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein said cap is adapted to be attached to an attachment ring so as to attach said device to an external item.  
   
   
       14 . The device of  claim 2 , further comprising a body having a flat surface.  
   
   
       15 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein said flat surface comprises a display for showing information obtained from said permanent storage.  
   
   
       16 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein said information comprises information decoded from barcodes read by said barcode reader.  
   
   
       17 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein said information comprises information of music files.  
   
   
       18 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein said display is an LCD display.  
   
   
       19 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein at least a part of said flat surface is adapted to be used as a cosmetic mirror.  
   
   
       20 . A portable multifunctional device, comprises a barcode reader and a multimedia player.  
   
   
       21 . The device of  claim 20 , wherein said multimedia player comprises a video player.  
   
   
       22 . The device of  claim 20 , wherein said multimedia player comprises a music player.  
   
   
       23 . The device of  claim 20 , wherein said multimedia player comprises a TV receiver.  
   
   
       24 . The device of  claim 20 , wherein said multimedia player comprises a radio receiver.